UAW Launches Strike , Against Big 3 Automakers.<br />The United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike <br />at plants owned by GM, Ford and Stellantis after <br />a deal could not be reached late on Sept. 14.<br />The affected plants are GM in <br />Wentzville, Missouri, Stellantis in <br />Toledo, Ohio, and Ford in Wayne, Michigan.<br />Plants that aren't striking will work without a contract, according to UAW President Shawn Fain.<br />Plants that aren't striking will work without a contract, according to UAW President Shawn Fain.<br />A rally will be held on Sept. 15 <br />at 4 p.m. ET, Fox New reports. .<br />The main issue that the UAW <br />is striking over is pay.<br />The union wants a general pay raise of <br />over 40% "for rank-and-file members <br />over four years," Fox News reports. .<br />The UAW also wants temporary workers to be made permanent, cost-of-living adjustments.<br />a raise in pension benefits for those who are currently <br />retired and reinstated pensions for new hires.<br />Fain referred to the demands as the <br />"most audacious and ambitious list of proposals they've seen in decades." .<br />If the strike goes on for at least 10 days, it could end up costing the U.S. economy about $5.6 billion, according to the Anderson Economic Group. .<br />Even a short strike would impact economies throughout Michigan and across the nation, Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group, via Fox News
